Definition of Transversus abdominis

1. Noun. A flat muscle with transverse fibers that forms the anterior and lateral walls of the abdominal cavity.


Medical Definition of Transversus abdominis

1. Origin, seventh to twelfth costal cartilages, lumbar fascia, iliac crest, and inguinal ligament; insertion, xiphoid cartilage and linea alba and, through the conjoint tendon, pubic tubercle and pecten; action, compresses abdominal contents; nerve supply, lower thoracic. Synonym: musculus transversus abdominis, musculus transversalis abdominis, transverse muscle of abdomen. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Transversus Abdominis

transverse vein of face
transverse vein of scapula
transverse velum
transverse vesical fold
transverse wave
transversion
transversions
transversion mutation
transversocostal
transversospinalis muscle
transversospinal muscle
transversourethralis
transversovertical index
transversus
transversus abdominis (current term)
transversus abdominis (current term)
transversus abdominis muscle
transversus menti muscle
transversus nuchae muscle
transversus thoracis
transvestic
transvestism
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transvestisms
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transvestite(a)
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transvestitism

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